A few from the Arboretum
Mar 31, 2018 12:24:34 #
Yesterday I went to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum to try out some things: Like carrying two cameras on the Cotton Carrier I bought a couple of years ago and had never used; like perhaps trying my hand at some bird shots; etc. I found myself working on isolated subjects. That was totally unintentional. But let me know how you think I did, OK?
These have a bit of LR processing: Clarity, some exposure adjustment, contrast, standard sharpening. All from RAW images.
Oh, and by the way, the Cotton Carrier is fine, but carrying both cameras and my HEAVY 28-300 really slowed me down. Not sure if I can do it all day as I had planned. But at least the cameras weren't hanging on my neck. I do with the Carrier came with a water bottle holder, though.
And the bird shot? This will tell all you great birders why I don't shoot birds!
These have a bit of LR processing: Clarity, some exposure adjustment, contrast, standard sharpening. All from RAW images.
Oh, and by the way, the Cotton Carrier is fine, but carrying both cameras and my HEAVY 28-300 really slowed me down. Not sure if I can do it all day as I had planned. But at least the cameras weren't hanging on my neck. I do with the Carrier came with a water bottle holder, though.
And the bird shot? This will tell all you great birders why I don't shoot birds!
Loved these tiny red flowers against the green background
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Getting the bug was TOTALLY unintentional!
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I have no clue what type of tree this is. Do you?
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First pomegranate blossom
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Couldn't decide whether to crop out the other buds or not. I didn't. Should I have?
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I have no clue what this is, but the lines were interesting.
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This was the best I could do. It's why I don't shoot birds!
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Mar 31, 2018 12:26:10 #
Mar 31, 2018 12:35:56 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Yesterday I went to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum t... (show quote)
Kathy great series. I like my Cotton Carrier also. I even use it with my 200-500 lens. Each one of your images have a unique character. Thanks for sharing.
Mar 31, 2018 12:42:43 #
angler wrote:
Nice set AzPicLady.
Thank you so much. I always appreciate your looking and commenting.
Mar 31, 2018 12:45:22 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Kathy great series. I like my Cotton Carrier also. I even use it with my 200-500 lens. Each one of your images have a unique character. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Stan. I did find a problem with the Carrier. I had my big camera with the 28-300 on the chest hook. Because of the small pouch beneath the catch, the camera wouldn't turn completely down, so it hung at an angle. I guess that doesn't matter too much.
And by the way, there are a couple of straps hanging from the shoulder straps. What are they for?
Mar 31, 2018 13:41:33 #
Wonderful shots, Kathy.... and no on the cropping, IMO, this shows scale and how regal this tall plant is!!! Do you know what it is??
Mar 31, 2018 14:04:11 #
angela k wrote:
Wonderful shots, Kathy.... and no on the cropping, IMO, this shows scale and how regal this tall plant is!!! Do you know what it is??
Thank you, Angela. It's an aloe. There are lots of varieties, and I can never remember which is which.
Mar 31, 2018 14:07:41 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Thank you, Angela. It's an aloe. There are lots of varieties, and I can never remember which is which.
wow... thanks, Kathy, I had no clue... it's beautiful!!!
Mar 31, 2018 14:20:33 #
angela k wrote:
wow... thanks, Kathy, I had no clue... it's beautiful!!!
Mar 31, 2018 15:50:49 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Yesterday I went to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum t... (show quote)
Kathy, I enjoyed your pictures. As to your question as to whether you should crop the one picture, I believe I would have-but- it is probably unimportant, as what catches my eye is the clarity of the main blossom and the bokeh behind it, that is just outstanding, I only thought about the crop because you asked.
Terry
Mar 31, 2018 15:57:56 #
Terrym9 wrote:
Kathy, I enjoyed your pictures. As to your question as to whether you should crop the one picture, I believe I would have-but- it is probably unimportant, as what catches my eye is the clarity of the main blossom and the bokeh behind it, that is just outstanding, I only thought about the crop because you asked.
Terry
Terry
Thank you, Terry. Yes, I too was drawn to the bokeh. I do appreciate your voicing your opinion.
Mar 31, 2018 16:46:53 #
All just beautiful, Kathy, and I would leave the buds in #5. The lighting in all is dramatic and beautiful.
Mar 31, 2018 17:49:31 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
All just beautiful, Kathy, and I would leave the buds in #5. The lighting in all is dramatic and beautiful.
Thank you, Donna. It seems I made the right decision. The light was really nice yesterday.
Mar 31, 2018 19:52:04 #
Mar 31, 2018 19:59:24 #
Sirius_one wrote:
Very nice shots!
Thank you, Sirius. Glad you enjoyed.
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